District of Columbia Appliance Rebates
For more information, download the District of Columbia state appliance program fact sheet
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This program is closed as of December 16, 2011.
The District of Columbia implemented a mail-in rebate program to help residents replace older, inefficient appliances with ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances.
Rebates were available for Phase 1 products purchased October 25, 2010 and after; the rebate amounts were increased March 25, 2011 and were retroactive.
Rebates for Phase 2 products began March 25, 2011, and included gas boilers, gas furnaces, and gas storage water heaters; the rebate amounts for these products were increased August 11, 2011 and were retroactive. The program closed on December 16, 2011.
Eligible products included
- Refrigerators
- Clothes washers
- Dishwashers
- Electric heat pump water heaters
- Gas boilers
- Gas furnaces
- Gas storage water heaters
Rebates for dishwashers vary based on the appliances' efficiency levels. Residents must provide proof of haul-away of old appliances.
NOTE: For questions about your rebate such as status, timeline, and rebate amount, please contact your state's program directly through their Web site.
Contact: District Department of the Environment, Energy Office
Total Funding: $568,000
Program information subject to change. Rebates may be offered for a limited time only. Before purchasing a product, check with your program sponsor to ensure rebates are available, and to confirm product eligibility and program requirements. Products purchased must meet efficiency criteria as established by the District of Columbia.
Program Impact:
DC Uses its Experience and Surrounding States to Successfully Launch its Appliance Rebate Program
DC residents can obtain rebates for refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, and electric heat pump water heaters purchased at DC and regional stores.
Washington DC's Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program was one of the most recent programs to start and has received great support from district residents who eagerly awaited its launch.
DC is fortunate to have previously run a rebate program in-house and brings a lot of knowledge to its current appliance rebate program. "We knew what to expect in terms of what consumers wanted, where they wanted to make their purchases, and what rebate levels were sufficient," said LaKeisha Smith, energy program specialist for the DC government.
There are only a few retail stores in the district where appliances can be purchased, so DC allowed residents to make their purchases from stores within the greater metro area. Appliances can be purchased anywhere, including Maryland and Virginia, as long as they are installed in a DC residence. This flexibility has allowed more retailers to participate and a greater selection for consumers.
The response from residents has been great, according to Smith. "People are excited that the program has finally launched and we've been getting calls daily," she noted. Previous experience with appliance rebate program management has helped DC put together a newsletter list sent to over 3,000 subscribers. Readers are alerted to program updates, rebate levels, and eligibility requirements.
The program has been open since October 25, 2010 and offers rebates on electric heat pump water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers in the range of $50 - $300. As of November 11, 2010, over 140 rebate applications have been received and over 35 rebates have been approved.
State Contact: LaKeisha Smith, 202-673-6733
DOE Contact: Lani MacRae, 202-586-9193
Visit: energysavers.gov/rebates and dc.state-rebate.com